So Far, So Good.

So this is my second post since Arakawa went to sleep for a while.


In Kaishi Chou, I've been going through some classes and attending a couple of Ozashikis and one festival.
Tonight at 12am SLT, there will be a small performance.
Stories will be told and we will be dancing our hearts out.


Have to get ready by learning the performance class first.
Wish me luck. :)

The End Is Only The Beginning

A very sad day for Arakawa.
I will not post any photos until my third new post. Only in memory for the moment.


Arakawa Okiya is closing down sadly. Due to a lack of clientele, and no-one being very bothered to come in and keep her awake.


This day was fast coming, and I and Oneesan Minako, even Okaasan knew this. But we didn't want to give up.
However, there is still, if only very little, hope for Arakawa's rebirth.
It will be a long time, but I know it can happen.


Until then...


...As for where my training is concerned, I didn't quite make it to Geikosan.
But I'm not downhearted, I had to secure a place at the famous Kaishi Chou Okiya.
Here I start as Minarai.
Going to redo my course of training and hopefully I'll be able to claim the title of Geisha.


No matter how long it takes, I'm going to have lots of fun doing it and cherish my new life at Kaishi Chou.


Arakawa will never be forgotten, without her and her daughters, I would be no-one.
Someday in the very near future, we will be reunited. I promise.


~ Otano Moushimasu!

Gomenasai For Absence!

Gomenasai minnasan for such a long absence!!


However, I'm almost fully back and pleased to announce that Arakawa is still going.
We had a great Ozashiki tonight, thanks to those who came!


Firstly, I created a cover photo for our Facebook page.
Arakawa Okiya SL
I'm proud of it. :)

Using an old Jr. Maiko photo, I created a visage for the cover.


Next, there was a great Ozashiki evening! ^__^

I can say that despite my nervousness from being very unprepared, my guests had a lovely time. :)

And to make it even better, after so long, Okaasan Kokoro graced us!
She looked gorgeous as she leant sophisticatedly against the side with kiseru in hand. ;]


Otano moushimasu!!


~ Sr. Maiko Miharu.

A Virtual Memorial

I haven't been seen around SL much lately...because I've been here:-

Peace Valley Pet Cemetery.


It's been almost two years since I lost two of my dogs in RL...but recently a new wave of grief has taken a hold of me. I have no idea why...but I am struggling so much to get over this wall.
I believe in hope though...I am not a religious person, but I do believe there is a kind of Heaven.
I came to hear of something called 'The Rainbow Bridge'. It is a most wonderful poem, and is based off Norse Mythology.
Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Poem
After reading, I became engrossed with its origin and meaning. I sincerely believe in such a place.

Part photo of the virtual memorial I made in honour of my boys. With the poem sat beside.

A photo showing my rented plot at Peace Valley.
This sim is just beautiful, it really does live up to its name. Peaceful and serene.
I vow to visit each day, as there is no-where for me to go in RL for my boys...it may be virtual, but it is something, ne?
Atleast I know there is somewhere I can go, a place that's mine, to silently remember the good times in life that we shared.

The tears will dry soon, as in RL...but the pain will stay, until we meet someday.


I'm not asking for your support, but it is welcome. I'm simply sharing this because I know there are people with hearts out there...if you stumble across this blog post, I hope you are one of them...one that will understand why we grieve so much for our lost 'furbabies'. Because that's what they are...the bonds we share are as close to those we share with our own species.


I thank you for taking the time to read all of this if you did. Because a lot of you will not, and only probably read this last sentence.


We will cross that Rainbow Bridge together, someday.

A Lovely Evening!

Today has been amazing.
Another successful Ozashiki on Wednesday night!
My best friend, Miehinachan from Kaishi Chou graced the Arakawa's Ochaya, even helped serve later on as the hours* yes, HOURS...went by. :)
The longest time yet that I have kept the Ochaya open.
Once one person left, another graced the scene. It wasn't ending until around 5:40m SLT, since 1pm.

Nanochan arrived, she is once again, hopeful for Arakawa.
I know she will bloom in no time. Already, without really supposing to, she played her shamisen and even danced to show Miechan what she had learnt. Even later called me 'Oneesan'...is this a great sign? If not, I can say I would be saddened!

This is when I was playing Koto for my guests, Miechan is on the far right, now in formal as she had to leave a little to visit someone.

Here you can see how close Miechan is sat to Yasynsan, she served him tea for me while I played the Koto. I was so grateful, it was as if she was working for Arakawa alongside me in this great time of...well, for Arakawa, this is quite busy! ^__^


Ookini san dosu minnasan for coming.
And thank you to my wonderful friend, Miehina of Kaishi Chou. You are amazing <3


~Yoroshikuu otano moushimasu!

Ready For Your Close-Up?

Recently, I've been working on my lineup of poses, for the Floating World and her occupants.
I suppose you could use them for anyone really, but they are truly made with our kimono and demeanor in mind.


Store location on Marketplace: ~*' є м ι - н o т a r υ '*~
Also, going to become a small store in Uguisu sim, where Arakawa resides. :DD

For picking pretty flowers. :3

More for Shikomi as they slide open the doors for their older sisters.

My personal favourite, I used this once opening the Ochaya.
A playful peek around the door to see who was visiting. Hehe.


~Yoroshikuu otano moushimasu!

Book A Trip To The Hairdressers?

I had a real look through my inventory and found that I have a lot of Hana Katsuraya stuff, not just Kanzashi...but every hairstyle for Maiko and Geiko. Hehe.


I adore the Tenran style, as you all well know by now, because I feel it fits my face shape much better.
But trying out the HK ofuku hairstyle has made me re-think.
Tenran fits face...
HK fits hairline...


I need a little bit of help!

On the left is Tenran. On the right is Hana Katsuraya.

I'm torn between both, what do you think?

Comment below! Ookini!